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Open Faced Sandwiches with Garlic Aioli

Open faced sandwiches with homemade garlic aioli are both simple and elegant. Topped with smoked salmon or prosciutto, they are perfect for a casual party, lunch or light supper.

Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 410 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Sandwiches
  • 12 ounce loaf French bread about 18 inches
  • 3 ounces smoked salmon
  • 4 ounces ham or prosciutto ideally prosciutto
  • Garnishes such as steamed asparagus dill sprigs, lemons curls, capers
Garlic Aioli
  • 1 garlic clove chopped
  • 1 large egg (pasteurized per the FDA)
  • 1 Tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 Tablespoon chopped fresh parsley or 1 t chopped fresh chives
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • dash freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 cup avocado oil or another lighter oil like canola

Instructions

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  1. To prepare aioli, combine ingredients in a jar that is just wide enough to fit an immersion blender (a wide-mouthed pint canning jar works well). Blend, starting at the bottom of the jar, then moving up as mixture combines and changes color. Continue to process until the mixture has formed a thick emulsion. Refrigerate.
  2. Thinly slice the French bread on a diagonal and toast slices on one or both sides. Spread with garlic aioli, then layer with salmon or prosciutto, then top with your choice of garnishes. Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate briefly.
  3. Any leftover aioli should be refrigerated and used within a few days.

Notes

  • To prepare aioli in a conventional blender, combine the garlic, egg, lemon juice, parsley, salt and pepper in a food processor or blender and puree. Add the oil in a slow stream (this is important for it to emulsify properly). Continue to process until the mixture has formed a thick emulsion. Refrigerate.

Nutrition Information

Calories 410kcal (21%) Carbohydrates 31g (10%) Protein 16g (32%) Fat 25g (38%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Polyunsaturated Fat 20g Cholesterol 52mg (17%) Sodium 1163mg (48%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 3g (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 410

% Daily Value*

Calories 410kcal 21%
Carbohydrates 31g 10%
Protein 16g 32%
Fat 25g 38%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Polyunsaturated Fat 20g 118%
Cholesterol 52mg 17%
Sodium 1163mg 48%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 3g 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.